R2 959+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — CPT
Aug 29 — Sep 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 16/1

21:20-23:00

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

17:20-11:45

1 stop25h 25m

R16 717

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 19/10

13:15-11:50

1 stop40h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

17:20-12:45

1 stop25h 25m

R16 717

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/11

22:20-12:05

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

0:55-19:25

1 stop25h 30m

R16 717

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 26/1

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/2

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

R18 823

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 21/9

13:15-10:30

1 stop39h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

18:00-11:30

1 stop23h 30m

R20 110

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

R20 294

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/1

13:30-14:35

2 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

17:20-19:25

1 stop33h 05m

R20 528

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/1

13:30-14:35

2 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

17:20-19:25

1 stop33h 05m

R20 528

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 17/1

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/1

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R22 033

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 19/9

10:55-14:10

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R22 217

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C.?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. (average of R21 230). Flying from Washington, D.C. in December will prove the most costly (average of R32 247). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

From Washington, D.C. you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New York (1 147 flights per day), Chicago (1 102 flights per day) and Atlanta (560 flights per day).

Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From R2 315
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R16 184
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
From R8 308
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Los Angeles Los Angeles
From R3 334

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest city to fly to from Washington, D.C. is Nashville Intl, with prices starting at R1 641. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Nashville Intl
Nashville Intl
From R1 641
Boston Logan Intl
Boston Logan Intl
From R1 729
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
From R2 240
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From R2 315

When is the best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C.?

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

    The most selected flight destinations from Washington, D.C. for the current month are Atlanta, Boston, Cairo. While Atlanta, Boston, Chicago are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Cape Town from R16 717. Washington, D.C. Reagan-National airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R20 980. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C.?

    September is currently the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C.. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to embark to:
    Travel from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R16 717 round trip

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